Educational Exercises
Educational Exercises
The first telephone call made by Bell to his assistant, Thomas Watson, included the famous
words: 'Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.' This simple sentence marked the
beginning of a new era in communication. Over time, telephone technology evolved rapidly,
moving from wired connections to wireless communication, ultimately leading to the
development of mobile phones and the internet-based communication systems we use
today.
The impact of the telephone on society was immense. Businesses were able to operate more
efficiently, families could stay connected despite long distances, and emergency services
could be reached instantly. In the early 20th century, telephone networks expanded, making
them more accessible to people around the world. As the decades passed, rotary phones
were replaced with push-button models, and later with cordless and mobile phones. Today,
smartphones have revolutionized communication even further, integrating calling,
messaging, and internet access into a single device.
Despite its many advantages, the telephone also brought challenges. The cost of maintaining
vast communication networks, issues of privacy, and the dependency on technology are
concerns that have emerged over time. However, it is undeniable that the invention of the
telephone transformed human interaction in ways that were once unimaginable.
Questions:
1. Who invented the telephone, and in what year?
10. In your opinion, what is the most significant impact of the telephone on society?
Word Problems:
1. Sarah had 8 apples. She gave 3/8 of them to her friend. How many apples did she give
away?
2. A pizza was cut into 12 slices. John ate 1/4 of the pizza. How many slices did he eat?
3. Emma has a ribbon that is 10 meters long. She used 2/5 of it to wrap gifts. How many
meters of ribbon did she use?
4. Tom drank 3/7 of a juice bottle. If the bottle originally contained 14 ounces, how many
ounces did he drink?
5. A classroom has 20 students. 1/5 of them wear glasses. How many students wear glasses?